European Council Special meeting of the European Council, 30-31 May 2022

European Council
Special meeting of the European Council, 30-31 May 2022

Agenda highlights

The European Council will discuss Ukraine, defence, energy and food security.Invitation letter by President Charles MichelBackground brief
Ukraine

The European Council will discuss the latest developments in relation to Russia's aggression against Ukraine.

EU leaders will discuss continued EU support to Ukraine, particularly humanitarian, financial, material and political support.EU response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine (background information)
Defence

The European Council will discuss EU security and defence in the wake of Russia's aggression against Ukraine, including how to strengthen resilience and increase its capacity through investments.

EU leaders will also take into account the analysis on defence investment gaps, put forward by the European Commission in cooperation with the European Defence Agency, as well as the Commission's proposal for strengthening the European industrial and technological base.EU cooperation on security and defence (background information)
Energy

The European Council will review progress in phasing out the EU's dependency on Russian fossil fuel, oil and coal imports as soon as possible.

In this context, EU leaders will also discuss the 'RePowerEU Plan', presented by the European Commission on 18 May 2022.Energy prices and security of supply (background information)
Food security

The European Council will discuss food security, including international coordination and how to ensure a comprehensive global approach.


Meeting information

Brussels
30 May 2022
14:00
Preparatory documentsProvisional agenda
Outcome documentsList of participants


Press releasesInvitation letter by President Charles Michel to the members of the European Council ahead of their special meeting on 30 and 31 May 2022
27 May 2022, 13:15
Media advisory - Special meeting of the European Council, 30-31 May 2022
27 April 2022, 13:00